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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VRUMOT history

LX54 VRU is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

LX54 VRU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2023
Mileage
121,512 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VRU was last recorded at 121,512 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 6,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,863 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,649 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,512 miles
  • 2021 – 114,863 miles
  • 2020 – 109,398 miles
  • 2019 – 102,816 miles
  • 2018 – 95,830 miles
  • 2017 – 89,219 miles
  • 2016 – 81,980 miles
  • 2015 – 69,402 miles
  • 2014 – 68,149 miles
  • 2013 – 61,491 miles
  • 2012 – 55,237 miles
  • 2011 – 50,394 miles
  • 2010 – 46,651 miles
  • 2009 – 42,160 miles
  • 2008 – 37,512 miles
  • 2007 – 32,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,512 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,512 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,512 miles
    Test number
    297420870207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,863 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,863 miles
    Test number
    125937486630
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  3. Fail114,863 miles (+5,465)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,863 miles
    Test number
    931314795721
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  4. Pass109,398 miles (+6,582)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    259953991363
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,816 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    671631172220
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail102,816 miles (+6,986)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    997607940115
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass95,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    276595281056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  8. Fail95,829 miles (+6,610)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,829 miles
    Test number
    833189686884
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  9. Pass89,219 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,219 miles
    Test number
    593787500017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,980 miles (+12,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    492482760497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass69,402 miles (+1,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,402 miles
    Test number
    648523715090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass68,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    209624714331
    • NoteBoth front indicators faded

  13. Fail68,148 miles (+6,657)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    469844114483
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front indicators faded
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split

  14. Pass61,491 miles (+6,254)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    457155413467
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBuckle to nearside front road wheel
    • NoteCarried out test in wet conditions
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear
    • NoteSlight judder front brakes
    • NoteSuspect nearside front wheel bearing noisy

  15. Pass55,237 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,237 miles
    Test number
    636681822370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,394 miles (+3,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    679409901223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,651 miles (+4,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    230556460254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass42,160 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    481313479286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,131 miles (+4,619)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,131 miles
    Test number
    753932079292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,512 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    214326968223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,225 miles
    Test number
    332145277477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VRU

Does LX54 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VRU expired on 30 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VRU?
The MOT on LX54 VRU expired on 30 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VRU done?
LX54 VRU was recorded at 121,512 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has LX54 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VRU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 VRU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 VRU find?
LX54 VRU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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